Mejia Wins NJ 11th District Special Election by 20 Points
Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway by nearly 20 points in NJ's 11th Congressional District special election, flipping Morris County.
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Most NJ Residents Rate State & National Economies Negatively
A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds 75% of New Jerseyans rate the state economy negatively, while nearly 80% give the national economy a poor mark.
NJ CD-11 Special Election Day: Mejia vs. Hathaway 2026
New Jersey's 11th Congressional District holds a special election today as Democrat Mejia faces Republican Hathaway in a nationally watched race.
NJ Paid $250K to Change One Word in Agency Name
New Jersey spent $250,000 renaming the Juvenile Justice Commission to Youth Justice Commission, sparking backlash from Republican lawmakers over the cost.
NJ Gas Prices, Cost of Living & World Cup Fares: April 2026
A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll shows NJ residents feel slight cost relief, but soaring gas prices near $4 a gallon are hitting every demographic hard.
FDU Poll: NJ Voters Support Any Plan to Cut Energy Bills
A new FDU Poll finds 76% of New Jersey voters back natural gas plants, with broad support across party lines for any solution to rising electricity costs.
Democrats Debate Housing, Affordability in Crowded NJ-12 Race
Thirteen Democrats are vying for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District seat as Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman retires, with housing costs taking center stage.
CD-12 Candidates Face Black Community Forum in Somerset
Over a dozen CD-12 Democratic primary candidates addressed Black community concerns at Lincoln Gardens church, tackling housing, AI jobs, and immigration.
CD-12 Democratic Candidates Face NAACP Forum in Somerset
Thirteen CD-12 Democratic hopefuls answered NAACP questions on housing, AI displacement, and immigration at Lincoln Gardens church in Somerset.
NJ Spent $54M on Outside Lawyers, Lawmakers Raise Concerns
New Jersey's outside counsel costs surged 140% since 2019, reaching $54M last year, prompting lawmakers to question spending despite 550 in-house attorneys.
NJ Spends $10M to Keep Residents on Medicaid
New Jersey commits $10 million to protect nearly 350,000 residents from losing Medicaid coverage as federal work requirements take effect in January.
Jersey City Hospital Closure Sparks State Intervention Calls
Heights University Hospital shut its ER, leaving Jersey City with one emergency room for 300,000 residents and prompting calls for state takeover.
Penn Station Closures Planned for World Cup Games in 2026
NJ Transit CEO says Penn Station will close for 4 hours before each World Cup match, blocking regular commuters and restricting access to ticketed fans only.
Sherrill Hits 44% Favorability in Rutgers-Eagleton Poll
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill holds a 44% favorability rating after her first 100 days, with 45% approving of her job performance, per Rutgers-Eagleton.
No Kings Protests Draw Millions Across the US in 2026
Millions rallied nationwide in No Kings anti-Trump protests, with the flagship event in St. Paul featuring Bruce Springsteen and Bernie Sanders.
NJ Congressional Primaries Heat Up: CD7, CD8, CD11 Battles
New Jersey's 2026 congressional primaries are underway with petition fights, endorsements, and fundraising battles shaping races across multiple districts.
NJ Politics Briefing: Sherrill Budget Fight & 2026 World Cup Tax
Governor Meg Sherrill holds a 58% approval rating as NJ budget talks heat up over a World Cup sales tax hike, healthcare costs, and June primary races.
NJ Spends $10M to Protect Medicaid Enrollment in 2026
Gov. Sherrill's budget invests $10M to protect NJ Medicaid enrollment as new federal rules could strip coverage from 350,000 residents.
NJ Morning Briefing: No Kings Rallies & Primary Season 2026
Governor Sherrill leads NJ's 'No Kings' rallies as congressional primary races heat up across the state ahead of June 2026 elections.
NJ Judge Blamed Frustration for Deporting Truant Teens
Suspended NJ judge Britt J. Simon told a judicial panel he threatened to deport truant teens out of frustration and feeling powerless in truancy cases.
Trump Pays $1B to Cancel Two Offshore Wind Farms
The Trump administration will pay TotalEnergies $928 million to abandon two offshore wind projects planned off New York and North Carolina.
Al Coutinho: Newark's Ironbound Politician
Al Coutinho carried Newark's Ironbound community into public service, rising through the legislature as a voice for Portuguese American immigrants.
NJ Officials Fight Trump's Save America Act Voting Rules
New Jersey election officials warn Trump's Save America Act would gut voting access, requiring passports or birth certificates and eliminating mail-in ballots.
NJ Budget Hearing: Witnesses Weigh In on Sherrill's Plan
New Jersey lawmakers heard nearly six hours of testimony on Gov. Sherrill's $60.7 billion budget, with debates over business taxes, school funding, and Medicaid.
No Kings Rally in Newark Protests Trump Policies
Lawrence Hamm led hundreds of protesters in Newark's No Kings Rally, demanding an end to Trump's policies and calling for impeachment.
Mejia Refuses to Debate Hathaway in NJ-11 Special Election
Analilia Mejia is avoiding a League of Women Voters debate against Joe Hathaway in New Jersey's 11th District special election, raising questions for voters.
Cherry Hill School District Sues Journalist Over OPRA Requests
Cherry Hill's school district is suing journalist Ben Shore for filing 14 public records requests in a year, sparking concerns about OPRA abuse in New Jersey.
NJ Politics Briefing: Sherrill Approval, CD-11 Primary 2026
Governor Mikie Sherrill scores 83% approval among NJ Democrats as CD-11 and CD-7 congressional primaries heat up this spring.
NJ Budget Cuts Threaten Health and HIV/AIDS Programs
Gov. Sherrill's $60.7B budget proposal would eliminate state funding for 30+ nonprofits providing health, housing, and HIV/AIDS services in New Jersey.
NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Agent ID Law, Defying DHS
Governor Sherrill signed a law requiring officers to identify themselves, clashing with DHS over federal immigration enforcement in New Jersey.
Trump Pays $1B to French Firm to Abandon Wind Leases
The Trump administration will pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to surrender offshore wind leases off North Carolina and New York, funding gas expansion instead.
NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Bills Limiting Immigration Enforcement
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills codifying limits on NJ law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, defying Trump's deportation push.
58 Candidates File for NJ Congressional Primaries
Democrats flood New Jersey's congressional primaries as Republicans struggle to recruit candidates amid low Trump approval ratings and expected midterm losses.
Jefferson Township Fights School Funding Crisis in NJ
Jefferson Township residents rally over a $4.8M school deficit, blaming the 2004 Highlands Act for capping development and strangling tax revenue.
NJ Politics Morning Briefing: March 24, 2026
NJ congressional primaries heat up with new candidates, endorsements, and petition filings as Governor Sherrill launches a federal PAC ahead of June.
NJ Sues to Block Federal Immigration Detention Facility
New Jersey and Republican-led Roxbury Township jointly sued to block a federal immigration detention facility, challenging Trump administration enforcement tactics.
Treasury to Take Over Defaulted Student Loan Collections
The Trump administration moves defaulted federal student loan management to Treasury, affecting millions of borrowers including heavily indebted New Jersey residents.
NJ Bill Would Refund Permit Fees for State Processing Delays
New Jersey's S-1788, sponsored by Sen. Troy Singleton, would require state agencies to refund permit fees when they miss their own processing deadlines.
Danielsen Endorses Shanel Robinson for NJ's 12th District
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen backs Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Robinson in the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District.
New Jersey Sues to Block ICE Detention Facility in Roxbury
New Jersey filed suit to stop a planned ICE detention facility in Roxbury, uniting Republican local officials with Democratic state leaders against the federal government.
Gov. Sherrill Funds Home Nurse Visits for Newborns in NJ
Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes $12.8M to expand Family Connects NJ home nurse visits for newborns and mothers to all 21 counties by January 2027.
NJ Hospital Chain Cuts Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
RWJBarnabas Health faces backlash from ~100 New Jersey families after abruptly ending gender-affirming care for transgender minors with no transition plan.
Bramnick Rallies Morris Township Republicans in 2026
Jon Bramnick lends his political experience to a three-candidate Republican slate seeking to reclaim seats on the Morris Township Committee.
Sherrill, GOP Mayor Sue to Block Roxbury Detention Facility
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Roxbury's Republican mayor filed a bipartisan federal lawsuit to block ICE's plan to convert a Morris County warehouse into a detention center.
NJ Politics Briefing: ICE, World Cup & Budget March 2026
New Jersey's delegation tackles ICE raids at World Cup venues, NJ Transit enforcement, and Roxbury detention in this March 20, 2026 politics briefing.
NJ Congressional Races Heat Up: CD-11 & More in 2026
New Jersey's spring political calendar heats up as CD-11 candidates clash, endorsements fly across multiple districts, and Trenton generates its own drama.
Jersey City Hospital Closure Sparks State Intervention Calls
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City has closed, leaving 300,000 residents with one ER and prompting elected officials to demand New Jersey state intervention.
New Jersey Senate Committee Agenda: Key Bills in Trenton
The NJ Senate Commerce Committee tackled 13 bills Monday, including consumer fee protections and restaurant reservation platform regulations.
NJ Congressional Races Heat Up Ahead of June 2026 Primary
New Jersey's congressional districts see early endorsements and political maneuvering as candidates compete ahead of the June 2026 primary elections.
Sherrill Targets AI Surveillance Pricing in New Jersey
Gov. Mikie Sherrill warns NJ residents about AI-driven surveillance pricing that lets retailers charge individuals different prices secretly.
Priya Jain Clears Senate Hearing for NJ Transportation Chief
Priya Jain won unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee approval to become New Jersey's transportation commissioner, advancing toward a full Senate confirmation vote.
LG Caldwell Honors Pathways to Apprenticeship Graduates
24 North Jersey residents completed the P2ANJ program, gaining entry into building trades apprenticeships with support from Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell.
Gov. Sherrill Plans to Fine Large Employers Over Medicaid Workers
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes fining companies with 50+ workers on Medicaid up to $725 per employee, targeting Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
NJ Gov. Sherrill's Budget Address: Transit, Prices & More
Governor Mikie Sherrill delivers her first budget address, tackling NJ Transit funding, surveillance pricing, and New Jersey's long-deferred fiscal problems.
NJ Gov. Sherrill Unveils $60.7B Budget for Fiscal 2027
Governor Milly Sherrill proposes a record $60.7B New Jersey budget with $2B in cuts, $4.2B property tax relief, and a $5.4B surplus.
Mayor Cohen Wins Middlesex County Dem Backing in NJ CD-12
East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen secured 67% at the Middlesex County Democratic Convention, emerging as frontrunner in NJ's 12th Congressional District primary.
Gov. Sherrill Proposes Record $60.7B NJ Budget
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a record $60.7B budget, focusing on spending cuts to narrow a structural deficit and preserve a $5.4B surplus.
Governor Sherrill Proposes $60.7B NJ Budget in Trenton
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled a record $60.7 billion budget, targeting fiscal reform, education, and pension funding amid federal funding cuts.
Sherrill's First NJ Budget Targets Education & Efficiency
Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes a $12.4B K-12 education budget and $33M SPARK mental health initiative in New Jersey's new affordability budget.
NJ Budget Address: Sherrill Faces $3B Gap & Stay NJ Cuts
Governor Sherrill delivers her first budget address amid a $3B deficit, potential Stay NJ rollbacks, and Senator Booker's $75K tax-free income proposal.